Devils Island Light (Nova Scotia)
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The Devils Island Light is a
History
In 1711, a map of
Devils Island, situated in the
Cultural significance
Devils Island and its lighthouse have artistic and a cultural significance as the source of stories and songs of the sea. In 1928
Families in nearby
Devils Island Light Society
In 2009, a group of private citizens formed the Devils Island Light Society to express concern for the present condition and also the future of the lighthouse. It was the intention of the society to apply to have the Devils Island lighthouse included under Bill S-215 (the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act) when the Bill came into force in May 2010. The Canadian Heritage Act designates and preserves historically significant lighthouses. It also requires that communities near the lights be consulted before changing, selling, transferring or demolishing any of the designated stations. The society fought an uphill battle against Coast Guard censure and warning that members were not allowed to approach the lighthouse to restore and paint the facade. Nevertheless, the society mounted a rigorous campaign to publicize the historical and cultural significance of this seafaring landmark and organized a petition to demonstrate public support for its mission to save the lighthouse and maintain it on the Island, in situ. Approximately 8,000 signatures were collected and presented to the federal committee having oversight of Canadian lighthouses.
See also
Notes
- ^ Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Canada: Eastern Nova Scotia". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
- ^ Devil's Island Light (NS) Lighthouse Explorer. Retrieved 9 August 2016
References
- Boileau, John. Historic Eastern Passage: Including Imperoyal, Shearwater, South East Passage, Cow Bay, McNab's Island, Lawlor's Island, and Devil's Island. Halifax, N.S.: Nimbus Publishing, 2007.
- Creighton, Helen. Bluenose Ghosts. Halifax, N.S.: Nimbus Publishing, 2009.
- Creighton, Helen. A Folk Tale Journey. Breton Books, Wreck Cove, Cape Breton Island, 1993.
- Hewett, H. W. "History of Devils Island". Dartmouth Patriot. 6 July 1901.
- Irwin, E. H. Rip. Lighthouses & Lights of Nova Scotia: A Complete Guide. Halifax, NS: Nimbus Publishing, 2003.
- Jones, Lindsay. "Lights out for historic Devils Island lighthouse?". The Chronicle Herald 1 May 2009.
- Myrden, Judy. "Historic Lighthouse May Be Dimmed; Local Group Fights to save Devils Island Warning Beacon." The Chronicle Herald 14 April 2009.
- Pullen, Rear Admiral Hugh F. The Sea Road to Halifax: Being an Account of the Lights and Buoys of Halifax Harbour. Halifax, N.S.: Nova Scotia Museum, 1980.
External links
- Aids to Navigation Canadian Coast Guard